Ted Lange

Ted Lange

77 · Born: Jan 5, 1948

2017
1988
1977

Personal Details

BornJan 5, 1948 Oakland, California, USA
Spouse
  • Mary Ley

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Sherryl Thompson

    ( Jul 23, 1978 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Ted Lange, a distinguished alumnus of London's prestigious Royal Academy, has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning multiple decades, showcasing his multifaceted talents as a director, writer, and actor.

With a classical background and extensive experience in front of the camera, Lange has earned a reputation as an actor's director, masterfully guiding performances that effortlessly balance emotional depth with comedic nuance.

Lange's impressive portfolio includes an impressive array of directorial credits, with a strong focus on multi-camera directing. Notably, he has helmed sixty episodes of Entertainment Studios' popular sitcoms, The First Family and Mr. Box Office, as well as twelve episodes of the hit family comedy, Are We There Yet?, for esteemed Executive Producer Ali Leroi.

In addition to his multi-camera expertise, Lange has also demonstrated his skill in one-camera directing, with notable credits in the independent films Othello and For Love of Amy, as well as the one-camera television comedies The New Gidget and The Brothers Garcia, both produced by Universal.

Furthermore, Lange's directorial range has been showcased in action-packed shows, such as The Fall Guy and Mike Hammer, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished director.

Throughout his career, Lange's dedication to his craft and his ability to bring out the best in his actors have made him a sought-after director, respected within the industry and beloved by audiences alike.

Career

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2024
Twelve
Twelve as Jermiah Jackson (Pops)
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2022
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2021
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2014
Steps of Faith
Steps of Faith as John Henry Houston
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2012
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2010
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2009
Who Shot Mamba?
Who Shot Mamba? as Dr. Crazy
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{"id":46214,"title":"Senior Skip Day","year":"2008","character":"Reverend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/senior-skip-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46214.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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Psych
Psych as Pookie
{"id":91919,"title":"Last of the Romantics","year":"2007","character":"Cole Henderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/last-of-the-romantics","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_91919.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_91919.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Last of the Romantics
Last of the Romantics as Cole Henderson
{"id":262107,"title":"Carts","year":"2007","character":"Sam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_262107.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_262107.jpg"},"released":1}
Carts
Carts as Sam
{"id":21122,"title":"Dorm Daze 2","year":"2006","character":"Celebrity Judge #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dorm-daze-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10sogqgtslf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10sogqgtslf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Dorm Daze 2
Dorm Daze 2 as Celebrity Judge #2
{"id":1076,"title":"Drake & Josh","year":2004,"character":"Teacher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/drake-josh","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1076.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh as Teacher
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2003
Hot Parts
Hot Parts as Mel Davis
{"id":9490,"title":"Gang of Roses","year":"2003","character":"Bartender #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gang-of-roses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9490.jpg"},"released":1}
Gang of Roses
Gang of Roses as Bartender #2
{"id":9313,"title":"Half & Half","year":2003,"character":"Repairman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/half-half","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9313.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9313.jpg"},"released":1}
Half & Half
Half & Half as Repairman
{"id":824,"title":"Scrubs","year":2002,"character":"Mr. Blair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/scrubs","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/a0qgohmq8jc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/a0qgohmq8jc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Scrubs
Scrubs as Mr. Blair
{"id":113,"title":"Family Matters","year":1996,"character":"Frank Winslow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/family-matters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_113.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_113.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Family Matters
Family Matters as Frank Winslow
{"id":58625,"title":"The Naked Truth","year":"1992","character":"The Flower Peddler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-naked-truth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58625.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth as The Flower Peddler
{"id":159762,"title":"The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage","year":"1990","character":"Isaac Washington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-love-boat-a-valentine-voyage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159762.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159762.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":61243,"title":"Glitch!","year":"1988","character":"DuBois","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glitch-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61243.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61243.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Glitch!
Glitch! as DuBois
{"id":61780,"title":"Terminal Exposure","year":"1987","character":"Fantastic","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terminal-exposure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61780.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":195831,"title":"Christmas","year":"1986","character":"Ghost of Christmas Present","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195831.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Christmas
Christmas as Ghost of Christmas Present
{"id":86025,"title":"Record City","year":"1978","character":"Wiz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/record-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86025.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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1977
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Isaac Washington
{"id":22835,"title":"Friday Foster","year":"1975","character":"Fancy Dexter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friday-foster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22835.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Friday Foster
Friday Foster as Fancy Dexter
{"id":22573,"title":"Black Belt Jones","year":"1974","character":"Militant (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-belt-jones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22573.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Black Belt Jones
Black Belt Jones as Militant (uncredited)
{"id":10225,"title":"That's My Mama","year":1974,"character":"Junior","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/thats-my-mama","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10225.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10225.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81737,"title":"Blade","year":"1973","character":"Watson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blade-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81737.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Blade
Blade as Watson
{"id":5485,"title":"Trick Baby","year":"1972","character":"Melvin the Pimp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trick-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5485.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Trick Baby
Trick Baby as Melvin the Pimp
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2022
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2011
{"id":203729,"title":"Directors on Directing","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/directors-on-directing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203729.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203729.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":17500,"title":"Bottoms Up","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bottoms-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17500.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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{"id":81673,"title":"Wattstax","year":"1973","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wattstax","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81673.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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1977